​

Types of roofing material

There are all different types of roofing material used to cover your home these days. Choosing the right one can be frustrating to say the least..How can you make the right decision that fits your needs and budget?

No worries! We are here to educate you in all things that pertain to roofing. Your education journey begins and ends with us. We will discuss the different types of roofing systems available today. Explain some pros and cons to each roofing system. Our hopes are that after reviewing the information contained in the following pages, You will be armed with confidence to make an educated decision on the type of roof that will protect you and your family for years to come.

A sloped roof has more options when it comes to roofing materials. Whether its real cedar wood shake or a metal roof, the choices are many. The most common type of sloped roofing is called the asphalt shingle. To learn more about the pros and cons of asphalt shingles click here.

The natural beauty of cedar complements any home. It is light weight but resists strong winds. Cedar is also an environmentally friendly product. To learn more about the pros and cons of Cedar wood shake and shingle roofing systems click here.

​Japanese style roofing is reminiscent of Japanese temples and castles. Imagine having a roof made for a Japanese castle on your very own castle you call home. When I think of a Japanese tile roof, I think about how durable it must be...knowing that castles and temples were erected a long time before I was born. To learn in more detail about the pros and cons of Japanese tile roofing, click here.

​Not so long ago... standing seam roofs were only seen on churches, commercial buildings, and warehouses. Now a days, standing seam roofs are popping up in every neighborhood from Mililani to Hawaii Kai. Just like a Mc Donald's franchise on every other corner. To learn more about standing seam roofs click here.

​Brai or modified bitumen roofing has replaced the pitch and gravel type of build up roofing system that was the roofing practices of the past. The Brai roofing systems now a days have modifiers to enhance the life of the material and protect your home longer, which Makes your wallets smile a little longer too wink, wink.Learn more about the pros and cons of brai roofing systems here.

​There are so many roof coating systems available in the market place with high claims of being the best, but how do you choose the right one for your situation? It can get over whelming at times. We all what the best bang for our buck, right? To learn more about the pros and cons of roof coatings click here.

There are a wide range of material cost associated with roofing systems to consider when making your purchasing decision.

The type of materials used to cover your home will determine the number of years the roofing manufacture will warrant their roofing materials. You must also consider the life cycle costs of various roofing systems and make a comparison.